JAMB Sets University Admission Cut-Off Mark at 140
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the approval of 140 as the cut-off mark for admission into universities in Nigeria. This decision was made during the 2024 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions, which was attended by various stakeholders, including the Minister of Education, vice-chancellors, rectors, and registrars of higher institutions.
According to the meeting, the minimum cut-off point mark for admission into polytechnics and colleges of education has been set at 100. This means that candidates who scored at least 140 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are eligible to be considered for admission into various universities across the country, while those who scored at least 100 are eligible for admission into polytechnics and colleges of education.
It’s worth noting that individual universities have the freedom to set their own minimum admission requirements, which could be higher than the JAMB cut-off mark. So, while 140 is the minimum score set by JAMB, some universities might require a higher score for admission into their programs.
The decision to set the cut-off marks at 140 for universities and 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education was made to ensure that the admission process is fair and transparent. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, who emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards in the education sector.
This decision has been met with mixed reactions from stakeholders in the education sector. Some have welcomed the move, saying that it will help to ensure that only qualified candidates are admitted into tertiary institutions. Others have expressed concerns that the cut-off marks are too low and could lead to a decline in the quality of graduates.
In conclusion, the JAMB cut-off marks for 2024 have been set at 140 for universities and 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education. While this decision has its critics, it is hoped that it will help to ensure that the admission process is fair and transparent, and that only qualified candidates are admitted into tertiary institutions.
